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Manny blames himself for sour ending in Boston

GoSoxGo — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:56:20 +0000

White Sox slugger Manny Ramirez took the blame Friday for his rocky departure from Boston and said he would have joined the Red Sox if they had claimed him when he was placed on waivers this month. Ramirez was back in Boston for the first time since the Los Angeles Dodgers handed him over to Chicago on Tuesday in a waiver deal.

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Carlos Delgado done for good?

GoSoxGo — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:58:11 +0000

Carlos Delgado has collected 473 home runs in the big leagues and 1,512 RBIs since he entered the big leagues…

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Red Sox beat Orioles 6-4 to win 3-game series

GoSoxGo — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:05:59 +0000

The Boston Red Sox put a satisfactory finish on a potentially disastrous road trip. Adrian Beltre homered to spark a five-run second inning, and the Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Thursday night to win the three-game series. David Ortiz drove in two runs and J.D. Drew had three hits for the Red Sox, who moved within 6 1/2 games of idle Tampa Bay in the AL wild-card race.

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Rest might be just what Rangers’ struggling Cliff Lee needs (SportingNews.com)

GoSoxGo — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:01:58 +0000

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Texas Rangers lefthander Cliff Lee already was scheduled to have an extra day off before his next scheduled start. Good for him. He needs the rest. Since making his first start April 30, Lee has been busier than the Boston Red Sox's team trainer. He has worked more innings (184 1/3) and completed more games (seven) than any pitcher in the majors over the past four months. Only Seattle's Felix Hernandez has thrown more pitches.

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Red Sox rally to beat Orioles 9-6

GoSoxGo — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:56:19 +0000

Jon Lester felt uncomfortable on the mound, struggled with his control and put the Boston Red Sox in a deep hole after only two innings of work. And still the left-hander delivered another victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Marco Scutaro and Adrian Beltre homered in a six-run seventh inning, and Boston won 9-6 on Wednesday night to improve Lester's lifetime record against Baltimore to a…

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Top places to watch Major League Baseball in Hoboken (Associated Content)

GoSoxGo — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:58:30 +0000

There are three important factors to consider when naming the top three places to watch Major League Baseball in Hoboken, New Jersey. First, the bar caters to the New York Yankees and Mets above all other teams. It doesn't matter how lame the Mets get. We're a faithful bunch of fans who like nothing better than punishing ourselves each summer by watching the Amazins struggle to reach .500. Second, the bar needs to have the MLB Extra Innings package.

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Matusz leads Orioles past skidding Red Sox 5-2

GoSoxGo — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:11:23 +0000

As the AL East race heads into September, the Baltimore Orioles aren't playing like a last-place team anymore and the Boston Red Sox no longer have the look of a contender. Rookie Brian Matusz won his third consecutive start, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Josh Beckett and the fading Red Sox 5-2 on Tuesday night to cap a memorable first month under manager Buck Showalter.

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AccuScore: Cardinals take a dip

GoSoxGo — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:03:47 +0000

AccuScore uses past performance statistics to describe how players perform under different environmental,…

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Clemens, in court, tells judge: ‘Not guilty’

GoSoxGo — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:56:38 +0000

WASHINGTON – Roger Clemens put his right hand on the lectern, leaned down toward the microphone and made what might be the most important pitch of his life: "Not guilty, your honour."

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Roger Clemens pleads not guilty to charge of lying

GoSoxGo — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:58:14 +0000

Former baseball great Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or human growth hormone. When asked for a plea by U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton, the retired Major League Baseball pitcher said in a clear voice: "Not guilty, your honor." Clemens, wearing a suit and tie, was appearing in federal court only a few blocks away…

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